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Iam a building contractor. I carried out a lot of work for a

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JA: Hi. How can I help?
Customer: iam a building contractor. I carried out a lot of work for a man who now says he hasn’t got the money to pay me. I provided him with a quotation that he has signed. He has a costing of the extras he ordered that he has signed and he has signed a letter to say hE is happy with all the work we have done to date. Can I put a legal charge on his property. I know he has a mortgage of £120,000. The house has been valued at around £200,000. What can I do quickly as I know he wants to sell the house and move back to France. Regards ***** *****
JA: What steps have you taken so far? Have you prepared or filed any paperwork?
Customer: I’ve been to a solicitor that has messed the whole thing up and taken three months to do that. They have apologised and offered my money back! Not sure which way to turn now!
JA: Where is the house located?
Customer: Bolton; Grt Manchester
JA: Anything else you want the Lawyer to know before I connect you?
Customer: Not really
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You will need to obtain a CCJ and then apply for a Charging Order against the debtors property which is what I believe you are referring to.

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Would you like me to walk you though how to go about issuing proceedings?

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Customer: replied 1 month ago.
He has agreed for me to put a charging order on his property. Do I still need a CCJ.

I see. In that case, no you will not require a CCJ. However, if there is an existing Charge, it is likely that you will require the consent of the Lender before being able to register a Charge. There will most likely be a restriction on the property stating this.

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I would suggest you check this first.

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Is there anything else I can help with?

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Customer: replied 1 month ago.
Thankyou I will look into that and come back to you.

It's a pleasure.

 

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